# Divine Smite
*Level 1 Evocation*
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**Casting Time:** Bonus action, Which you take immediately after hitting a target with a Melee weapon or an Unarmed Strike
**Range:** Self
**Components:** V
**Duration:** Instantaneous
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The target takes an extra 2d8 Radiant damage from the attack. The damage increases by 1d8 if the target is a Fiend or an Undead.
***Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot.*** The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 1.
**Classes:** Paladin